Dreaming Tree Chardonnay (75cl, 13.5%)

A 100% Chardonnay from California's Central Coast, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml format. Made by Dreaming Tree Wines in Geyserville, it comes from a collaboration between Dave Matthews and winemaker Sean McKenzie. The grapes are harvested at night and in the early morning, then the wine ages for eight months in oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. The nose shows fresh pear, white peach, toasted almond and baking spice. The palate is crisp and bright with ripe apple, lemon citrus, nectarine, baked apple and measured toasted oak. The finish is medium, clean and citrus-tinged with lingering spice and faint nuttiness.